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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-04-15

SENATOR REAGAN, of Texas. says q
Washington correspondent, is 20 years
of age, but he looks at least ten years
younger. The gray has not yet crept into
his short black hair, and his round, dark
face is unseamed with wrinkles. He
walks about briskly, rides to and from
the Capitol in the street-cars, and is as
approachahle as any public man in
Washington. He is of medium height,
round in form, and weighs, I should
judge, over two hundred pounds. He
wears a black SLOUGH hat, and clothes of
rough goods, which are made with little
apparent care as to their style and cut.
His face is always smoothly shaven
and it reminds you of the colonial
statesman whom you see in the picture
of the signing of the Declaration of In
dependence in the rotunda of the Capt.
toll. He has black eyes, a fat nose, and
o rather heavy jaw. He talks in a gut
tural tone without gesture, and he is
not an attractive speaker. He is very
earnest in his speeches, however, and
does not often talk buncombe. When
he speaks he is never at ease unless he
has q string i'll his hand, and he keeps
pulling this through his fingers as he
talks. His favorite position when list
ening to o discussion in the House is
sitting back in his chair with q piece of
white letter-paper in his hands. This
he folds up carefully, and with his
jack-knife cuts through the folds. The
two pieces of paper he now lays to-
gether, folds them, and cuts them in
pieces. He reduces these pieces still
smaller in the same way, and when he
has used up n piece of paper he takes
another. So he goes on for hours at q
time, until his desk is Uttered with
scraps Of paper and the floor surround
ing it looks like that about the scissors
editor of newspaper. Reagan's hobby
i'll Congress has been inter-state-com-
merce, and I suppose he is doubly happy
on account of the action of the pres
ent Congress. He has ridden this
hobby for years, and has talked enough
upon it to fill a dictionary if his remarks
were all printed together.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-04-15

vessel armed with such guns is about to
be constructed. This vessel is to be
246 feet over all in length, with o beam
of 264 feet, and a draught of ~ feet.
She will be built of American steel
with a DETECTING deck from which ordi-
nary shot will glance of. There will
be four boilers to drive the two indie
pendent screws. These, with the
engines, will be powerful enough to
drive the vessel through the water at
the rate of twenty knots an hour. The
boilers will be placed as far apart as
possible with water-tight bulkheads be-
tween them so that if in an engagement
the portion of the vessel containing
or two of the boilers be blown away
she would float and still have power
enough not to be helpless. The arma-
ment will be the unique feature Of this
craft. It will consist of three steel
tubes lined with brass. seventy feet in
length and ten and one-half inches in
diameter. These are the guns. From
these will be thrown by air pressure
.projectiles containing 200 pounds of
nitro-gelatine each to the distance OF o
mile, and at the rate Of n shot in two
minutes from each gun. There are to
be two reservoirs for the compressed
air, from which the air will he let into
the tube behind the projectile at q
pressure of 1000 pounds to the square
inch if necessary. As the guns will be
immovably fixed in their place, the
range will be regulated by the pressure
of air allowed to propel the %projectile,
and the guns can only be fired while
the vessel is "head on" to the enemy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-04-15

70 wHAT CULTS a single deviation froa,
ne R',a track OF human duties leadstm
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-04-15

he n olS' imagine a titled Englishmant to
anc;a%at lasnioned when you read of his
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-04-15

In accordance with decision Of the
French Minister of Marine two first
class cruisers are about to be put on
the stocks, one ct Brest and the other
at Rochefort. These ships will be built
Of steel, and will be furnished with
barbette towers. They are to be 3353
feet 4 inches long, 43 feet 7 inches wide,
IS feet 10 inches deep, and they will
measure 4, 100 tons each. Their arma-
ment is to consist Of four guns of 6.3
inches, six of 5.5 inch, ten revolver
guns, and four tubes for throwing out
torpedoes. Their speed is to be nine
teen knots per hour. The cruiser to be
built at Brest is to be called the
Deputy-de-Lome, and the one to be
built at Rochefort the Jean-Bart.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-04-15

SWITZERLAND has recently enacted
two laws, the operation of which will
be watched with the .keenest interest all
owe the world. One is graduated tax
alton. This applies to incomes. Mere
laborers, and those who make a bare
living, are not taxed at all; but the
larger the income, the heavier the tax.
Thus, a man in receipt of $10,0 600 per
annum pays relatively more than one
whose yearly earnings are $1,000 or
less. The object of the law is to dis
courage large accursulations of prop
erty. Indeed, it is a punishment to a
man for being richer than his fellows.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-04-15

PROFESSIONAL humorists may be in
terested in these two jokes: "Mrs. W.,
walking on one of the wharves of New
York, loosely asked q sailor why a
ship was called she. 'Oh,' said the son
of Neptune, because the rigging costs
more than the hull" "a preacher
who kept q huckster-shop was heard
one day to say to his shopman: John,
have you watered the rum?' Yes.
Have You sanded the brown sugar?'
Yes Have you wetted the tobacco?'
Yes Then come in to prayers"
The first was published in the "Massa-
chusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
New Hampshire, and Vermont Almanac"
in 1899, and the second in benjamin
Vests Rhode Island Almanac" of 1906.
In the Camera magazine q very curl
GUS phenomenon, in connection with
photography, is recorded by the person
who observed it. He took a portrait
of a child apparently in full health and
with q clear skin. The negative picture
showed the face to be tbickly covered
with eruption. Three days afterward
the child was covered with spots due to
prickly heat. "The camera had seer
and photographed the eruption three
days before it was visible to the eye"
Another case of q somewhat similar
kind is also recorded, where a child
showed spots on his portrait which
were invisible on his face q fortnight
previous to an attack of smallpox. It
is suggested that these cases might
point to q new method of medical
diagnosis.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-09-02
A Rare Treat IN Store.

From our advertising columns
it will be seen that the great
cyclorama of Millions Paradise lost
Will be presented at Smiths Mer-
camille Hall ON Saturday evening,
September Sd. In connection with
this magnificent work of art, the
Miltonian Colored Jubilees will
make their first appearance before
Kirksville audience, and will
give a rendition from their choice
selection of sacred, Sentimental and
old plantation melodies as sung by
them in their successful and en-
tertaining concerts in London and
other capitol cities of Europe. The
Jubilees are not simply minstrels
in the ordinary acceptation of the
term, they are trained vocalists of
rare talent and skillful execution,
while their easy action and har-
monious union of voice is said to
be as near perfection as it is pos
sible to attain. They cannot fail to
excite an interest which is only
deepened by the natural yet thrill
ling manner in which they charm
the ear and captivate the mind.
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Green Grove Items.

We are still having showers
which are good for the late corn
and fall pastures. The rains last
week have thoroughly saturated
the thirsty earth and the farmer S
are turning up the ground lively
this week for wheat.
Solomon Rogers returned last
Wednesday from Colorado and
his friends gladly welcome him
back.
A large number from the Grove
attended the annual conference of
the q. B. church at Brashear last
week. They report an interesting
meeting. kev, Warner and Bish-
op Weaver, of Dayton, Ohio, were
present at the conference.
Mrs. Hustled is ON the sick list
this week.
Mr.. Dotson is putting up prai-
RE hay, which he intends to bale
and ship to those places where
they have no feed.
Mrs. Jennie Robinson was visit
ing in this community last week.
Quite large crowd at Amics'
last Sunday at the Basket meet
ing. PYX.
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DIED..

BARNEs-Aug. 9th. 1887, at the
residence of A. Inman, in
Nineveh township, Mrs. Susan
Barnes, aged SO years. She was
buried in Shibley's Point GENE
terry, Aug. 10th, 1887.
Z1GLER-Sarah, wife of c. Zigler,
died Aug. 9th, 1887, in her 39th
year.
She was a sufferer for many
wears. but bore her sufferings with
the christian patience that charac-
terizes every child of grace. She
passed away in sweet assurance of
the better land. She was a mem
her of the q. B.. church and was
loved by all who knew her. She
leaves a husband and four children.
Funeral services conducted by the
writer. Hey. l. CONNER.
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Stray Notice.

Taken up as stray by A. T. and
J. E. Waddill, living at Sperry in
Clay township, Adair county, Mo-.
and posted before the undersigned
Justice of the Peace, on the 18th
day of August 1887, one pony
horse, color, dark bay, 7 years old
last spring, IA hands high, left
hind foot white, branded J. q on
the left hip, shod before, branded
with figure 2 ON left jaw, and
marks of harness, and appraised at
thirty dollars by d. E. williamson
and J. E. Green.
1 hereby certify the above to be
true copy as taken from my stray
book. HENRY RICE.
Justice of the Peace.
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Notice,

Whereas the Board of Alderman
of the City of Kirksyille provided
by ordinance for an election to be
held in the several wards of the
City of Kirksville on the ODD day
of August 1887, under the provi-
sion of an act Of the General As
sembly of the State of Missouri,
approved April 9Th, 1887, entitled
an act to provide for the prevent
ing of the evils OF intemperance
by local option, etc. etc, and
whereas it is also provided in said
act that publication shall be made
by the court or municipal body
ordering said election, declaring
the result of said election. Now
therefore be it known that at said
election there was cast for the sale
of intoxicating liquors in the first
ward SO votes, and against the sale
of intoxicating liquors in said ward
142 votes; and in the I'd ward
there was cast for the sale of in
toxicating liquor in said ward LOG
votes, and against the sale of in
toxicsting liquor in said ward l9S
votes and the total number of
votes cast for the sale of intoxieat-
ing liquors was 1879 and the total
number of votes cast against the
sale of intoxicating liquors was $40.
Attest, r. CLARK, Clerk.
I. j. DocKERY,
Pres. 3D.. Of Alderman
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In the Circuit Court of Adair county, Mis-
souri,, October term, 1851.
The state of Missouri, at the relation and to
the use of Myron F. Strock, collector of the
Revenue for the county of Adair, State of Mis-
souri,, plaintiG, against Santa Groscup defen-
dant.
No. 5524-PETITION FOR TAXES.
Now on this 9th day of August 1857, comes
the above named plaintiff, by his Attorney,
before the clerk of the circuit court of The
county ofAdaIr and state of Missouri, ana files
his petition in the above entitled cause, alleg-
ng among other things that the defendant
Santa Groscup is nonresident of the state of
Missouri, so that the ordinary process Of law
cannot be served upon her and prays that she
be summoned by publication. Wherefore it is
ordered by said clerk in vacation that publica-
ton be made, notifying said defendant that an
action has been commenced against her by Pc
tition in the circuit court of Adair county,
Missouri, the object and general nature of
which is to obtain a judgment against said de-
PENDANT for the sum of twelve and 30-lOO dol
lars, aggregate amount of taxes for the years
1851, 1858, 1854, 1885, and levied upon and
against the real estate hereinafter described,
owned by the defendant Said taxes due and
delinquent on said land, with interest thereon
as provided by law together with commission,
attorneys fees and costs of said proceedings.
Also to have said judgement declared lien in
favor of the state of Missouri upon the follow
ing described lands, lying and being situate in
the county of Adair and state OF Missouri, to-
wit:
ton sixteen Q6), township sixty-three, (63),
range sixteen l6)
And also to enforce said lien and to obtain
o decree for the sale of said real estate, or so
much thereof as may be necessary, to satisfy
said judgement, interest, commission fees and
costs. And unless you Santa Groscup the
said defendant, be and appear at the next reg
ular term of the circuit court of Adair county,
Missouri to be begun and held at the court
house in KiIksville on the second Monday in
October 1857, and answer or plead to said petit
ton on or before the sixth day of said term OF
court Should the term so long continue, and
if not, then before the end of the term,) the
same will be taken as confessed, and judgment
rendered as asked for in PLAINTIFF petition. 1t
is further ordered that copy of this order be
published in the Weekly Graphic, weekly
newspaper published in said Adair
county, for four weeks sue
cessiveiy, the last insertion to be at least
four weeks before the commencement of the
next term of this court.
a true copy. Attest,
J.B. DoDsoN, CLERK.
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The camp fire was grand sue
cess in every way. The weather
was delightful and the busy work
being over all came determined On
having a good time. The first day
the crowd was not so large, but at
night the fire company's display
brought out 5000 people. The
boys under the leadership of Capt
S. J. Miller sustained the reputa-
ton, won the evening of July 4th
and all visitors were greatly pleas
ed. Wednesday crowds of people
came from every direction till it
was estimated that fully 5000 peo-
pie were on the grounds. In the
forenoon, excellent addresses were
delivered by Simpson Ely, Hon. J.
W. Davis and Rev. 7. A. Canaday.
Col. Stauber of Moberly, spoke in
the afternoon. At night a large
crowd assembled at the grounds
and listened to recitations and
short speeches till after 9o'clock
when the camp fire adjourned. Al
in all it was one of the mos
pleasant ever held in Kirksville.
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The Fall School.

The fall school at Gem City
Business College, Quincy, Him
OILS, begins Sept. 9TH, 1887, with a
grand reunion in the Opera house,
Friday evening, Sept. 8. A full
business course, a Normal Pen
manship course, Shorthand and
type-writing all taught by efficient
teachers. Catalogue and full par
ticulars sent free. Address,
d. l.. MUssELMAN,
Lock box.] Principal.
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The man who believes in pro-
hibition and still refuses to vote
for it on the plea that to vote thus
would injure his business, should
remember that he is selling his
honor and principle and manhood,
for money. Nay, in reality he is
selling his vote as much as the
man who sells his vote for FIVE
dollars.
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DR.. F. H. Boseow.

DR.. F. 81. Boscow will be at
Kirksville, Mo-, from the 4th to
the Oath of each month. He treats
chronic or long standing diseases
successfully, especially diseases of
the lungs, throat, stomach, heart,
liver, kidneys. etc. Nervous affec-
tons and all diseases arising from
impure blood. Office two doors
east of Brewington and Fowler's
dry goods store. f
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BuekIen's Arniea Salve.

The best salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Salt, Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfectsat-
lsfactlon, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For. sail
by J. G. Jamison.
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FOR SALE.

Farm of 50 acres, one mile east
of Sperry; all under fence; 70
acres in cultivation, balance in
pasture; frame house 14x29 two
rooms, two good wells. good orch
ard, 2 sheds, good spring. Price
$1,000, easy terms. Ii desired crop
will be sold with place. Address
Graphic Office.
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In Town..

The Jewelcr and Engraver, on
tina southeast Corner, says if any
one tells you again that he is not
in town just give him a quarter
and come around and you Will find
him at his old stand, ready to do
first class work ON your watch,
clock, or jewelry, also do metal or
wood engraving, at as low rates as
in any city.
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New Cemetery.

L. Porter wishes to announce
to the public that he is having a
beautiful tract of land now laid
out as cemetery. 1t is situated
north, between the railroads, over
looking the town, and is high and
dry, with excellent drainage. 1t
will be tastefully and artistically
laid out, land lots will be ON sale
next week.
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NEW MILLINERY STORE.
Everything New.


The most elegant line of rib
bons, astrakans, pushes, silk vel
vets, velveteens, grapes, veilings,
laces, millinery ornaments, beads,
feathers, fancy feathers, untrim-
med hats and bornets, trimmed
hats and bonnets, neck wear and
ruchings. Our stock will be COM
plete soon.
FIRST AND GRAND OPENING
Sep. 18th, 18th, 18th. Let every
body come. West side, under
PARCELS house.
CHAs. W. FOWLER.
Normal cigar best smoke in the
world. MURPHEY Bros.
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The Most Deceptive.

OF human disorders is Kidney
disease; so per cent of the ailments
of humanity is caused from
disordered Kidneys; this trouble
can be prevented by buying s1.00
Bottle of Holland Kidney and
Liver Regulator. J. G. Jamison
sells the Great Holland Remedies.
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Lawn Social.

There will be lawn social and
refreshments on Friday eve, Sept.
I'd, at the residence of President
J. P. Blanton, under the auspices
of the Presbyterian church. The
public invited to be present.
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For Sale.

Twill sell my horse, Bay Comet,
at a bargain if sale is made soon.
This horse is known all over the
county and needs no recommen-
dation. I also have litter Of
Scotch cooley pups which T. will
sell at S. each.
NELSON COLE, Bullion, Mo.
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Ladies if you want
a new wrap of the lat
est style you will find
it at the New York
Store.
New Barber Shop.

Joseph Jump has opened bar
Der shop opposite the Wabash
depot. A first class barber from
Quincy has been secured, and all
work guaranteed. Restaurant and
lunch room in connection with the
shop. 2wks.
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Public Sale.

l will sell at my residence, four
mile southeast of Greentop, Sept.
Sd, 1887, the following property: 6
milk COWS, Z head of yearling
steers, 4 calves. corn in the field,
straw in the stack and one set of
harness. Terms-One years time
purchaser to give note with ap-
proved security.
BENJAMIN HEUETT.
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COOKERY & I'VE

Real Estate Brokers and Alb
stractors have complete set of
abstracts of all lands in Adair Co.
Money to loan on improved farms
at 6 per cent interest.
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Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested in the estate of NJ. Y. wilkes
deceased. that /. Thomas H. Edmonds intend
to make final settlement thereof at the Novem-
Der term of Probate court, to be held in
kirksyille, Adair county. Mo, Nov. 18th
lSH. THOS. II. EDMONDS.
Administrator.
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B. F. LAMKIN

Is in Chicago this
week purchasing the
largest and best stock
of dry goods, cloth
ing, boots and shoes
ever brought to this
market. Wait for his
goods and prices.
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Seed Wheat.

Pickett wheat of fine quality,
without rye, cookie or cheat, for
sale at 65 cents per bushel by W.
F. KILLER, near Sloans Point.
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Wanted.

A good girl to do general house
work in the country. Good wages
will be paid the right party. Ad-
dress GRAPHIC Office.
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MARRIED.

K ACKNOWLEDGMENT the resi-
dence of John Richey, ESQ.,,
in Kirksville, Aug, 26th, 1887,
by Simpson Ely, Mr.. D. n.
Kennedy and Mrs. Mollie E.
Burton.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the
residence of J. Edmiston in this
city Friday evening, Aug. Goth
1857, Mr.. VIM. EdmonDson, of
Hartford, Iowa, and Mrs. Julia
Edmondson, of Edna, Rev. J..
NJ. Parker officiating.
HICKENLooPER-WYATT-Att the
residence of Enoch Floyd, Sept.
LIST, 1887, Mr.. 81. G. Hicken-
looper, of Abba, Iowa, and Miss
Kate Wyatt, Of Adair county,
Simpson Ely officiating.
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Wool and Cotton
Flannels can be had.
worth the money. a t
New York Store.

10. H. Nichols is still paying
cash for produce and selling goods
cheaper than the cheapest.
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The Itch, and Scratches of al
kind cured in 80 minutes by Wool
fords sanitary Lotion. Use no
other. This never fails. Sold by
r. A. Grove d Co., druggist,
Kirksville.
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Farm Loans.

Make your Farm loans of W.
81. Clark Kirkvllle Mo, Office over
Savings Bank.